Sugimoto Reserve Mizuki Matcha
Matcha is a powdered tencha* historically used in the Japanese tea ceremony. "Mizuki" means celebration, happiness, fresh, and beautiful. It was chosen to represent a beautiful green tea field and perfectly describes this incredible ceremonial grade matcha from Yame, Fukuoka. Thick and creamy, this matcha is intensely nutty in aroma and flavor, similar to fresh pine nuts. It's rich in umami and has no astringency. When it's gone, it leaves a lingering steamed milk finish.
*Tencha is a minimally-processed, fluffy leaf tea produced specifically to make fresh matcha.
Find the bulk version of this tea here.
HOT BREW PREPARATION
1/2 tsp (1g) | 3 oz water | 185°F | Whisk until frothy |
COLD BREW PREPARATION
1 tsp (2g) | 8 oz water | Ice water | Shake or stir well |
You can learn how to brew matcha here.